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Where was our ‘king’ buried? Samburus ask British colonialists

Lopeei Leaduma and his wife Lekering inside their manyatta in Nkopeliani village, Samburu Central District.  [PHOTOS: BOAZ KIPNG’ENO/ STANDARD]

By Alex Kiprotich

KENYA: Hailed by tourism and cultural enthusiasts as Kenya’s butterfly tribe due to their glamorous regalia and vibrant culture, the Samburu people occupy the vast arid and highland regions of Samburu County in the Rift Valley.

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